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JMU is massively favored heading into its home matchup with Marshall, and Bennett and Jack break down why the Thundering Herd's flashy 3-1 record is hiding one of the worst defenses in the country. They dig into QB Carlos Del Rio Wilson's standout season, debate whether this could still be a "signature win" for Marshall despite the numbers, and run through the full Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em. Plus: Marshall beat writer Tyler Kennett (HD Media/The Herald-Dispatch) joins the show to break down what's actually gone wrong for the Thundering Herd, why Del Rio Wilson has been the engine of the offense, and what it would take for Marshall to pull off the upset in Harrisonburg. Got a take or a question? Email us: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials ️Check out Tyler's work: The Herald-Dispatch / HD Media / @TylerKennett Help us hit 1,000 YouTube subscribers — subscribe and share with a fellow Duke! #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #SunBeltFootball #GoDukes #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to the new week! College football’s second week featured a few upsets and some late game rallies (nicely done, University of Texas!). The NFL’s Week #1 finally got underway with a few surprises. In golf, America’s best female players were defeated by Team Europe in Sunday’s Solheim Cup final matches. But first… Remember those scrolling football scores at the bottom of your TV screen? That never-ending ribbon of both college and NFL scores seems to have vanished from ESPN’s family of companies beginning this football season. Why? ESPN recently said, “By removing the BottomLine during live action, we’re creating a cleaner presentation that keeps the focus where it belongs – on the field.” Sorry, Pinocchio. I’m not buying that one. It is my opinion that the sports giant ditched the popular score ribbon so that TV viewers would not be able to easily locate a more compelling game to watch (especially if that other game is being carried on a competitor’s network). My own Saturday night proved that point. I watched much of the Louisiana Tech vs LSU game from Baton Rouge. LSU emerged from a narrow 10-7 halftime lead to post an easy 45-14 victory as the Tigers’ offense caught fire in the final two quarters. In years gone by, I would have been following the ESPN score ticker along the bottom of my TV screen in search of a more compelling game. Fortunately for me, I checked in on the Ohio State vs. Texas game at the end of three quarters. The #4 Longhorns trailed by 20 points against #1 Ohio State entering the final quarter. Texas caught fire offensively to score the game’s final 21 points and take a thrilling 24-23 win on a touchdown with just 25 seconds remaining. What is the real reason that ESPN dropped the on-screen sports ticker? Money, of course. They are trying to get viewers to stay with one football game as long as possible. The sales teams for the ESPN family of companies has likely heard complaints from its major advertisers – especially those buying ads in the second half of games. The network’s viewer-friendly sports ticker has accidentally created viewer defections toward more competitive match-ups. Viewers could change to watch a more compelling game being carried by a competitor such as FOX Sports, NBC, or even the CW Network. If the self-proclaimed sports leader had not received negative feedback from its advertisers, the sports score ticker/ribbon would still be on your screen during football games. The departure of ESPN’s score ticker at the bottom of your television screen will have another desirable effect for ESPN. Millions of frustrated viewers will visit the ESPN.com website to receive their score updates. ESPN’s website traffic will balloon on game days and, of course, represent a new advertising vehicle. But keep this in mind. ESPN’s television advertisers may find that fans will become more likely to neglect watching their very pricey ads. Viewers will now utilize more time during ESPN’s lengthy three-to-four minute commercial breaks to search online for other scores. I turned on ESPN and the SEC Network earlier today (Monday). I was a bit surprised to find that (gasp!) the bottom line sport ticker was still in use on weekdays! Yes, ESPN is utilizing it primarily to, among other things, promote their own slate of shows and upcoming football games. I’m not falling for the excuse that “It’s cleaner for viewers to enjoy the game experience”. If true, why not remove it from all of your shows during the rest of the week, too? College Football – Week #2’s game of the week Fans of wrestling legend “The Undertaker” could appreciate how the Texas Longhorns came to life after nearly being pronounced dead at the start of the fourth quarter. Austin, Texas reached a scorching 101 degrees on Saturday. The heat and the pressure finally got to #1 Ohio State late in this game. Ohio State surrendered a 23-3 fourth quarter lead to give the rejuvenated Horns a 24-23 come from behind victory on Saturday night. Texas was able to exact a little revenge after Ohio State’s 14-7 win last season in Columbus. Texas (2-0) just replaced the Buckeyes as #1 in the AP’s way-to-early Poll released on Monday. Ohio State (1-1) dropped to #6. Duck hunting season began in Stillwater Saturday afternoon! As mentioned here last week, the much ballyhooed Oregon Ducks did not look like national title contenders after barely taking down Boise State in Week #1. The Ducks flew eastward to Stillwater, Oklahoma last Saturday and were attacked by swarms of Oklahoma State hunters. OSU was embarrassed by regional rival Tulsa 24-10 in its first game. The Cowboys came into Saturday’s match-up with Oregon having lost 21 straight games to FBS (large division) schools. Okie State dominated this game from start to finish. They rolled-up 554 yards of total offense compared to Oregon’s 281. Oklahoma State has a new head coach (Eric Morris from N. Texas) who signed dozens of his former Mean Green players from last year’s 12-2 team to join him. James Madison tied an NCAA record Sun Belt Conference member James Madison trounced Wagner from the FCS 87-3 on Saturday in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The 84-point win erased Louisiana Tech’s 80-6 win over Northwestern State in Week #1 as the largest rout of the 2026 season. Did you know that the JMU Dukes scored three of its touchdowns on punt returns? Two came via the conventional route as Michael Scott fielded two punts and returned them for scores. A third punt-related touchdown came after the visiting Seahawks from Staten Island, New York had a punt blocked by JMU. The loose ball was picked-up by special teamer Michael Halbert who ran it in for a touchdown. This trifecta of touchdowns scored by James Madison off the opposing team’s punts tied an NCAA record. Southern Cal was the last FBS team to accomplish this feat in 2013. The NFL’s Week #1 featured few surprises but… If you are a fan of the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, or Cleveland Browns, it’s time to create an appropriate paper bag to wear while watching your team this fall. They stink – again. A Super Bowl rematch featuring Seattle and New England produced a 13-10 win for the Seahawks as Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye tossed an ugly interception deep in Seattle territory to end the game. Minnesota Vikings new starting quarterback Kyler Murray went down in the first quarter with a concussion. The Vikings opted to turn to veteran Carson Wentz and not former first round pick J.J. McCarthy. This turned out to be a good move as the Vikes reeled-off 22 straight points in the final quarter to down hated rival Green Bay 39-22. Didn’t you expect the Dallas Cowboys’ defense to be a little better this year? They were 32nd out of 32 teams last year. Alas, the visitors from Texas allowed 29 first downs and nearly 400 yards of total offense as the New York Giants claimed a 28-20 win over the Cowboys. A bigger concern for Dallas fans was the puny 244 yards of total offense generated by its highly paid offense. The $60 million dink-passing quarterback Dak Prescott completed 22 of 34 passes for only 175 yards. The biggest surprise from Week #1 for me was the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 loss to NFC West rival San Francisco. This game was played in front of 100,000 fans in Melbourne, Australia. Los Angeles’ vaunted offense tallied just 290 total yards as the 49ers controlled this game from start to finish. The Rams have said this season is considered “Super Bowl or Bust”. They now have a flat tire to repair after Week #1. Golf news – Europe smashed US women to reclaim the Solheim Cup Team Europe apparently took offense after USA’s Jennifer Kupcho rolled in a 93-foot birdie putt on hole #17 and then added a 25-footer on #18 Saturday to win her Solheim Cup match. Kupcho roared “Vamos – Let’s Go!” and taunted the crowd as the day ended with the Solheim Cup matches tied at eight points apiece. The team competition was over. Sunday’s singles matches would decide the winner. Team Europe came out Sunday wearing their “Do Not Adjust your TV Set” vibrant blue and yellow golf apparel. Thousands of Netherlands golf fans helped to try and unravel the American golfers. Speakers around the course blared loud music much like at a LIV Golf event. Local fans even chanted the refrain from The Beatles’ “Hey, Jude” for several minutes. It worked as Team Europe earned a 15-13 victory Sunday. The final point which was clinched after Jennifer Kupcho of the US lost in her singles match. Europe won the Solheim Cup to honor their recently retired 39-year old Swedish team captain Anna Nordqvist. It was the fourth European win in the past five of these biennial golf matches. The 2028 Solheim Cup comes to Louisville, Kentucky’s Valhalla Golf Club. There will be plenty of enthusiastic American golf fans, music, and, of course, some colorful golf apparel on display. In the men’s Ryder Cup and the women’s Solheim competitions, Europe has dominated the past few decades by focusing on teamwork. The US needs to foster more camaraderie long before these matches begin. The post Where did ESPN’s scrolling football scores go? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
ALL FOR ONE THREE CRITERIA JEREMIAH AT PHILLIES GAME SCRIPTURE GENESIS 1:27 27. SO GOD CREATED MANKIND IN HIS OWN IMAGE, IN THE IMAGE OF GOD HE CREATED THEM; MALE AND FEMALE HE CREATED THEM. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 1:28 28. GOD BLESSED THEM AND SAID TO THEM,” BE FRUITFUL AND INCREASE IN NUMBER; […]
¿Qué tiene que ver el bautismo de un grupo de creyentes hace 500 años con el miedo que hoy viven muchas familias migrantes en Estados Unidos? Mucho más de lo que parece. En el capítulo 68 de Un Momento de Anabautismo, Luis Padilla conecta la historia anabautista con su propia experiencia como inmigrante y con los desafíos que enfrentan hoy muchas familias. La conversación nos recuerda que para los anabautistas la fe no era solamente una declaración, sino una manera concreta de seguir a Jesús. “La fe hay que vivirla”, afirma Luis.En la segunda parte, la conversación se centra en una iniciativa que busca acompañar a familias migrantes en Harrisonburg, comenzando por escuchar sus historias y necesidades. Luis habla también de sus propios temores al salir de casa y de la incertidumbre que viven muchos inmigrantes. La propuesta busca organizar recursos —abogados de inmigración, profesionales de salud mental, médicos y otros— para responder como comunidad. Al conectar esta realidad con la historia de los primeros anabautistas, el episodio nos deja una pregunta sencilla pero profunda: ¿cómo podemos convertir nuestra fe en acciones concretas de justicia, paz y acompañamiento? La respuesta de Luis es clara: “Fe en acción.”
UVa employees march for a living wage on Labor Day… A Waynesboro man is found dead in his car, submerged in a Nelson County lake… Democrats blast President Trump and celebrate Beth Macy's candidacy at a fundraiser in Harrisonburg….
ALL FOR ONE SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 28:18 18. THEN JESUS CAME TO THEM AND SAID, “ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH HAS BEEN GIVE TO ME. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 28:19 19. THEREFORE, GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE […]
Kyle Grim of Dogwood Tales was born in the wrong century. He really belonged among the Romantic poets, who saw the purity of nature as a source of renewal. I mentioned this to Grim after he told me that a large part of his process revolves around the wonderment of nature. He loves to walk, and in those moments he finds beauty in water, the shadows of trees, and even the ducks. Then again, Grim counts William Faulkner and Breece D'J Pancake among his favorite writers, so his actual influences are more modern. The first time I heard the Harrisonburg, Virginia band's song "McMemories," I was hooked. Their new album Every Star in Rockingham County on Born Losers Records is one of my favorite releases of the year.
This series has described four people who were “broken” in some way before God put their pieces back together. They were more fulfilled and full of His glory after His work of restoration. (Kintsugi) 19 So the two women went on until they came to Bethlehem. When they arrived in Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred […]
BACK TOGETHER MANY THEMES IN SCRIPTURE ‘The overarching story in the Bible is how God seeks to restore his relationship with his people. RESTORATION RESTORATION DEFINED THE CROSS CLOSE UP OF THE CROSS WEEK 1- HANNAH COULDN'T HAVE CHILDREN WEEK 2-MEPHIBOSHETH-LAME/DAD AND GRANDAD DEAD SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 9:9 9. AS JESUS WENT ON FROM THERE, […]
A former Elkton Middle School teacher who pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges in Bedford County has yet to enter a plea on similar crimes in Rockingham County... A U-V-A football player faces multiple animal abuse charges... Harrisonburg prepares for a traffic-heavy weekend as J-M-U students move in... teachers in Virginia are getting a raise, although pay still lags behind the national average... Virginia will hold an early spot in the 2028 presidential primary... A-I is reshaping how state governments find and hire applicants... and Radio IQ's Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro break down the week's news in politics and state government...
6 MILLON $ MAN BACK TOGETHER WELCOME- WEEK 2 SERIES CALLED BACK TOGETHER RESTORATION ‘The overarching story in the Bible is how God seeks to restore his relationship with his people. NAME TAG- HELLO MY NAME IS PICTURE OF SAUL-HOUSE OF DAVID ALI SULIMAN PICTURE OF JONATHON-ETHAN KAI PICTURE OF MEPHIBOSHETH PICTURE OF DAVID […]
BACK TOGETHER KINTSUGI POTTERY “Not only is there no attempt to hide the damage, but the repair is literally illuminated… ‘The overarching story in the Bible is how God seeks to restore his relationship with his people. PRAY SCRIPTURE 1 SAMUEL 1:1 I SAMUEL 1:1 SCRIPTURE I SAMUEL 1:2 SCRIPTURE 1 […]
A judge rules in favor of the Shenandoah County students who sued the county school board over its renaming of schools after Confederates… Governor Spanberger will intervene in the SCC's review of the proposed massive Dominion merger with NextEra… A new outdoor gear consignment store opens in Harrisonburg….
Governor Spanberger visits Harrisonburg and Verona as part of her first ‘National Night Out', hosted by local public safety agencies… Charlottesville's plan for a new homeless shelter faces opposition from some of those who would be moved there… A new study estimates Virginia would need to double the number of state-subsidized childcare slots to serve most eligible kids….
Fall camp is officially underway in Harrisonburg, and Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin are breaking down everything you need to know before the Dukes open the season. They dig into the quarterback battle between Cam Coleman and JC Evans, unpack new offensive coordinator Cam Aiken's winding path from ETSU to a secret Ole Miss playoff stint, and sort through an unusually messy offseason of roster news — including the Mychal McMullin mystery, KD Mosley's dismissed charges, and Terell Thomas quietly leaving the team. From there, it's a full preview of the Liberty showdown in Week 1: the spread, the running back room debate, pass-rush question marks around Amar Thomas, and why JMU's brutal early schedule could make or break their season. Plus, the guys get into the Billy Napier–Florida "rivalry," a deep dive on Cam Aiken's fascinating backstory, and close things out with a new listener challenge: the Mount Rushmore of JMU One-Hit Wonders. Send us your Mount Rushmore picks — DM, email, or text us your answers. And stay tuned for a big announcement next week about the full slate of JMU Sports News shows for the football season. Timestamps: 0:00 Cold Open 0:31 Welcome In: Fall Camp Officially Begins 1:20 QB Battle: Coleman vs. Evans (and Where Maiden Fits) 8:06 Meet New OC Cam Aiken: ETSU Roots & Hidden Ole Miss Run 11:48 Roster Update: The Mychal McMullin Mystery 13:38 KD Mosley's Arrest & Dismissed Charges 14:21 Terell Thomas Off the Roster 15:13 A Wilder-Than-Usual Offseason of Arrest News 16:14 Tangent: Akron's Wild Season-Ticket Promotion 19:12 Fall Camp Presser Takeaways 20:03 Big Unanswered Questions Before Week One 21:53 Liberty Preview: Spread, Storylines, Purdy or Vasko? 23:43 Running Back Debate: Is Pettaway the Next Wayne Knight? 26:40 Pass Rush Watch: Can Amar Thomas Break Out? 31:00 Full Schedule Breakdown & Home Win Streak 38:05 The Florida-JMU "Rivalry" & Napier Hate Watch 40:42 Cam Aiken Deep Dive: The Athletic's Story 42:40 Listener Challenge: Mount Rushmore of One-Hit Wonders 46:34 Wrap-Up & What's Coming Next Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Check out our website! Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee (or beer...) Leave us a review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
“Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.” We are talking about the discipline of our tongue today James 3:1-12 James greatest concern is the destructive power of the tongue
Harrisonburg becomes the latest Virginia locality to shut down its Flock license plate reader system… Augusta County's library board ends planning for a Pride event, after a similar decision by county supervisors last year… A new workforce program aims to address the growing mental health needs of Virginia's college students….
What is the Great Commission? Online article from “BibleStudyTools.com (2024) I stumbled upon a statistic the other day that was a little shocking to me, but let me set it up for you so you can share in my shock. Millennials are known for activism. You can see this reflected in the shift that has taken place with […]
On today's broadcast of Hope Talks by Ashley Bellamy. Ashley was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. Ashley and her husband Greg moved to the valley about 20 years ago when the Chick-fil-A franchise opened in Harrisonburg, whereupon they are still serving as the owner/operator. Ashley joins us today to share part two about what […]
A Charlottesville non-profit is taking a leading role in opposing the proposed massive Dominion merger… It's not just weed that can get you high -- hemp products are increasingly more potent than allowed under Virginia law… We go bat-watching at Harrisonburg's EJC Arboretum….
FASTEST RELIGIOUS GROUP IN AMERICA IS THE NONES GROUP SAYS WE DON'T AFFILIATE- FEWER PEOPLE SEE THE BIBLE AS A SOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL WISDOM AND LIFE JUST RELAX WITH THE JESUS CHURCH BIBLE THING COULD RECEIVE GREATER ACCEPTANCE IN CULTURE QUOTE BARNA “EVERYDAY THE CHURCH IS BECOMING MORE LIKE THE WORLD IT ALLEGEDLY IS […]
On today's broadcast of Hope Talks by Ashley Bellamy. Ashley was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. Ashley and her husband Greg moved to the valley about 20 years ago when the Chick-fil-A franchise opened in Harrisonburg, whereupon they are still serving as the owner/operator. Ashley joins us today to share about what motivates her […]
Harrisonburg City Council announced plans to remove Flock cameras from the city…Virginia State Police have released their crime statistics for 2025… A state judge struck down a challenge to a proposed amendment for reproductive rights…And a Harrisonburg line dancing club has seen an uptick in younger attendees in recent years…
FACE TIME SUMMER AT MENS BIBLE STUDY- SCRIPTURE-UNPACK IT JIM HARRISON JIM PREACHING AUBREY PART OF CHURCH- ASKS MOM TO LIMIT SCREEN TIME ON WAY TO VBS- READING GODS WORD- HOW ABOUT US? QUOTE- DAVID GUZIK “SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE IDEA, “WE DON'T KNOW WHEN JESUS IS COMING, SO IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER. “WE […]
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be […]
Amanda Kellogg, director of Professional Development with JMU's School of Professional and Continuing Education joins this episode of SV Life. With a background in education, Amanda taught at Radford University for 8 years before transitioning into administration and eventually making the move to Harrisonburg and JMU. Listen in as she shares her story and why she and her family choose to make the Shenandoah Valley home.
FACETIME WEEK 1/2/3 WEEK 1- FIRST WORDS OF JESUS (JESUS 12 IN TEMPLE) DIDN'T YOU KNOW- I NEED TO BE IN MY FATHERS HOUSE WEEK 2- PARABLE OF THE SOWER JESUS TELLS PARABLE- 4 SOILS– HOW IS YOUR HEART? WEEK 3- HOW MUCH MORE (DISCIPLES PRAYER) DISCIPLES-JESUS TEACH THEM TO PRAY- ONLY […]
“Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.' And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don't bother me. The […]
“Let anyone with ears today—hear!” The Bible is the authoritative Word of God for us today. So, all of its words are critically important. However, it is not poor theology or hermeneutics to suggest that there are no more important words in all of Scripture – or all of history for that matter – than […]
Send us Fan MailA $1.76 billion compensation fund can sound like justice in one headline and like political payback in the next and that split is where we start. We talk through the emotional math behind “restitution,” why accountability feels necessary to some people, and why others see selectivity and retribution hiding inside the language. The same policy can read as repair or punishment depending on where you stand, and that uneasy gray area is the real story.Then we change gears and head to a place that should be peaceful: a golf course. We unpack what happens when a quiet solo round gets disrupted by slow play and the request to “join up.” Golf etiquette turns into social negotiation, and the game stops being about the course and becomes about managing people, pacing, and the awkward moment when someone wants advice you can't give without starting a mini conflict.From there it's a Harrisonburg car wash and a single line that says everything about modern customer service and generational communication: “Yeah, dude, but the vacuums are free.” We dig into what “free” really means in a business model, why expectations matter, and how two people can have completely different frameworks while believing they're being perfectly reasonable. We close with something harder to explain: synchronicity, a strangely timed call from a friend 3,933 miles away, and a story about a knock at the door that changes a family's trajectory, all pointing to the possibility that human connection runs on an unseen frequency.If any of this hits close to home, listen through and tell us where you land. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves big questions and small stories, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Spotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services
Albemarle County's school superintendent resigns over his handling of accusations against two teachers…Harrisonburg hosts a new Pride-themed vendor market… We meet a cyclist traveling the East Coast to raise money for LGBTQ+ causes… Jeff Schapiro surveys the week in Virginia politics, and looks ahead to upcoming budget negotiations….
FACETIME IN HISTORY PEOPLE-SHARED LOU GHERIG- BASEBALL PLAYER (FAMOUS WORDS) MARTIN LUTHER KING- FAMOUS WORDS JULIUS CEASAR VENI- VEDI- VICCI CAME/SAW/CONQUER NEW SERIES – FOCUSED LOOK WORDS OF JESUS IPHONE- FACE TIME– SKYPE- ZOOM- PHONE LOOK AT WHOS WORDS ARE WE STUDYING? ARE THESE THE WORDS OF A GOOD TEACHER? A PROPHET? A PRESIDENT? […]
The lead investigator on a 2022 Harrisonburg murder scene had never worked a violent crime before (part two in our series on the case of the killing of Towan Cappell)… Experts say with gas prices momentarily falling, now is the time to fill your tank… A new report paints a much rosier picture for Virginia state revenues over the next few years….
ENCOURAGE FIRST MENS RETREAT _______________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 3. PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF COMPASSION AND THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT, WHO COMFORTS US IN ALL OUR TROUBLES, SO THAT WE CAN COMFORT THOSE IN ANY TROUBLE WITH THE COMFORT WE OURSELVES RECEIVE FROM […]
Police mishandling of a 2022 murder in Harrisonburg means those who may have been involved have not faced justice… As the June 30th deadline for the budget approaches, leaders in the General Assembly battle each other and the governor for leverage… We talk with local hemp businesses about how they process the crop, and the regulatory challenges they face….
Residents and supporters of Harrisonburg's Northeast neighborhood gather to protest police treatment of three teens as suspects after a shooting… Governor Spanberger's veto totals approach those of her predecessor in his first year in office… Federal government pressure influenced the lack of limits on AI in this year's General Assembly….
Philippians 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ […]
GOD IS GOOD GOD IS GOOD- ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME… CRIPTURE GENESIS 3:1 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:2 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:3 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:4-5 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:6 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:6 SHE TOOK SOME AND ATE IT. SHE ALSO GAVE SOME TO HER HUSBAND, WHO WAS WITH HER, AND HE ATE IT. NEVER ALONE […]
Send us Fan MailToday, we are sharing a panel discussion about America 250 from our 2026 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. On the conference stage, NLC President Kevin Kramer moderated a discussion with local leaders from Harrisonburg, Virginia; Baltimore, Colorado Springs, and Philadelphia on how city, town and village leaders are designing and driving the celebrations this summer. For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
Never Alone in Every Season • “Your time will come.” • Your Time will Come: I say this phrase and my girls’ faces cringe. They HATE when I say this because they don’t like to wait. • Honestly, I don't either. Waiting is uncomfortable. • We live in a culture that resists waiting and demands immediate fulfillment. (McDonalds has […]
SET THE SCENE- MATTHEW 21 ( ALL 4 WRITERS SAY) 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to […]
ENCOUNTERS JESUS ENCOUNTERED THE PHARISEES- LAST WEEK- HYPOCRITES WEEK 4: BEFORE GET TO TODAYS MAIN ENCOUNTER ENCOUNTER: UNEXPECTED, UNPLANNED SUDDEN MEETING MATTHEW WAS A TAX COLLECTOR- HATED BY ALL DEMOCRATS DIDN'T LIKE HIM- REPUBLICANS DIDN'T MATTHEW 9:9 9. AS JESUS WENT ON FROM THERE, HE SAW A MAN NAMED MATTHEW SITTING AT THE TAX […]
How can we live “strong in grace.”? The answer is quite plain and simple: We grow strong in grace when we understand God’s unconditional forgiveness of us, then learn to unconditionally forgive others. God calls us to grow strong in giving grace to others — growing in Christlikeness Giving grace to another person is simply […]
Heidi Wenger Yoder is the owner of Smithland Custom Interiors in Harrisonburg, VA. which is celebrating 20 years of operation. Heidi's husband, Brent, is an invaluable member of her team as chief installer and cornice board fabricator. Her three teenage children pitch in on occasion as directors of recycling, dust bunny chasing, and van loading. Heidi is passionate about helping her clients live more fully in their homes and creating beauty in the process. Heidi is on Instagram and Facebook The website below is currently under construction by Kate the Socialite and should be up and running soon My old site, www.seamslikehomeva.com, is still up. For my 20th business birthday, I re-branded and re-named the business. Links and Resources; (I use some affiliate links and appreciate it if you choose to use them) Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Kanban board Kate The Socialite
Over the last couple of weeks, we have had an up-close glimpse of multiple encounters Jesus experienced. Each one leaving us with questions we should ask in our own lives… Don't you just love a bunch of questions this early in the morning!!! First with the Pharasees which should cause us to pause and ponder if there is any truth in us that reveals hypocrisy vs a real trust and faith in Jesus? And then as a result of His encounter with Mary of Magdala – are we able to say I have met him and I am different? Now this morning we are going to add a few more questions? I invite you to write these down and ponder them as we look at our next encounter. Do I truly want to encounter Jesus? Do I want the hope of Jesus in my life? Do I deeply believe Jesus will meet me where I am? Luke 24 beginning in verse 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. BUT NOT JESUS! Lets PRAY Dear Jesus, I need you. I know you are my hope. Open my eyes and let me see you! Amen In my early career, I was a nursing home administrator – locally at Life Care Center (that is actually what brought us to the valley) I believe and know fully that God allowed that in my life to grow me in deeper dependence and knowledge of him. That is a whole other message. One of the hardest challenges of that job is staffing (anyone relate) The responsibility to the residents and staff was tremendous – taking me often to the point of desperation. I remember one particular day that my regional director had stopped by and on this visit he had his elementary aged son with him. When they arrived, I had been sitting at my desk praying and seeking the Lords help for how exactly we would meet the need for CNAs that day. As we talked – the little guy offered to pray for me. He prayed for a simple prayer or please provide today. The heart and faith of that young man was the encouragement, an encounter I needed to continue to trust in that moment. Let's look at Jesus encounter with 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus Right before we see our next encounter in Luke, we learn that the stone is rolled away! Jesus has risen and the women who discovered the empty tomb are being hit with doubt and disbelief by the disciples as they share this indescribable news. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. Jesus shows up and meets us where we are. Jesus shows up and meets us where we are. He is worthy of our hope JESUS SHOWS UP UNEXPECTED WAYS PLACES “ALL THAT CRYING I DID THIS MORNING” 2 BAGS OF GROCERIES MATTHEW 25 PHARISEES- JESUS ALWAYS ENCOUNTERED THEM MARY MAGDALENE- FIRST TO HEAR HIM ALWAYS EXISTING WITH THE FATHER- GO BACK TO BEGINNING HOW HE APPROACHES US SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:6 6. “WHEN THE WOMAN SAW THAT THE FRUIT OF THE TREE WAS GOOD FOR FOOD AND PLEASING TO THE EYE, AND ALSO DESIRABLE FOR GAINING WISDOM, SHE TOOK SOME AND ATE IT. SHE ALSO GAVE SOME TO HER HUSBAND, WHO WAS WITH HER, AND HE ATE IT. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:7 7. THEN THE EYES OF THEM WERE OPENED, AND THEY REALIZED THEY WERE NAKED; SO THEY SEWED FIG LEAVES TOGETHER AND MADE COVERINGS FOR THEMSELVES. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:8 8. THEN THE MAN AND HIS WIFE HEARD THE SOUNDS OF THE LORD GOD AS HE WAS WALKING IN THE GARDEN IN THE COOL OF THE DAY, AND THEY HID FROM THE LORD GOD AMONG THE TREES OF THE GARDEN. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:9 9. BUT THE LORD GOD CALLED TO THE MAN, “WHERE ARE YOU?' The New English Bible describes them as "full of gloom." THEY WERE NOT EXPECTING HIM- DISCIPLES WEREN'T- MARY MAGDALENE DIDN'T 2ND TIME SAME DAY- DIDN'T RECOGNIZE HIM SLOW OF HEART TO BELIEVE: JESUS TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM WITH THEIR BELIEF WAS MORE IN THEIR HEART THAN IN THEIR HEAD. WE OFTEN THINK THE MAIN OBSTACLES TO BELIEF ARE IN THE HEAD, BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY IN THE HEART. SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:28 28. “AS THEY APPROACHED THE VILLAGE TO WHICH THEY WERE GOING, JESUS CONTINUED ON AS IF HE WERE GOING FARTHER. (APPARENTLY WAST GONNA STAY) SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:29 29. BUT THEY URGED HIM STRONGLY, “STAY WITH US, FOR IT IS NEARLY EVENING; THE DAY IS ALMOST OVER.“ SO HE WENT IN TO STAY WITH THEM. JESUS WON'T FORCE HIMSELF STAYS WHERE INVITED WHEN TWO SAINTS ARE TALKING TOGETHER, JESUS IS VERY LIKELY TO COME AND MAKE THE THIRD ONE IN THE COMPANY. TALK OF HIM, AND YOU WILL SOON TALK WITH HIM, “SPURGEON SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:30 30. WHEN HE WAS AT THE TABLE WITH THEM, HE TOOK BREAD AND BROKE IT AND BEGAN TO GIVE IT TO THEM. SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:31 31. THEN THEIR EYES OPENED AND THEY RECOGNIZED HIM, AND HE DISAPPEARED FROM THEIR SIGHT. SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:32 32. THEY ASKED EACH OTHER, “WERE NOT OUR HEARTS BURNING WITHIN US WHILE HE TALKED WITH US ON THE ROAD AND OPENED THE SCRIPTURES TO US?” V 27- AND BEGINNING WITH MOSES AND ALL THE PROPHETS, HE EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT WAS SAID AND IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES CONCERNING HIMSELF IMAGINE THAT CONVERSATION- THAT TEACHING? SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:33 33. THEY GOT UP RETURNED AT ONCE TO JERUSALEM. THERE THEY FOUND THE ELEVEN AND THOSE WITH THEM, ASSEMBLED TOGETHER. WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER JESUS- YOU GO WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER JESUS YOU SHARE SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:34 34. AND SAYING “IT IS TRUE! THE LORD HAS RISEN AND HAS APPEARED TO SIMON.” SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:35 35. THEN THE TWO TOLD WHAT HAD HAPPENED ON THE WAY, AND HOW JESUS WAS RECOGNIZED BY THEM WHEN HE BROKE THE BREAD.” LEONARD SWEET They recognized him when he broke the bread Cleopas- companion DIDN'T keep their experience to themselves -told it to the others. Jesus seems to care well for all people- especially ones who are walking in the wrong direction. COMMUNION GOOD FRIDAY STARTED AT THE TABLEAT THE TABLE AGAIN WETHER A MEAL OR COMMUNION? TODAY WE OFFER TWO WAYS TO ENCOUNTER HIM ONE THROUGH THESE ELEMENTS- TWO THROUGH PRAYER 30So they asked him, “What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31Our forefathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' “ 32Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34“Sir,” they said, “from now on give us this bread.” 35Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. 36But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. This food won't keep your body alive. It won't keep your stomach from growling or your throat from being thirsty. This food isn't designed to sustain the body, it's designed to sustain the soul. It's designed to help you be in constant communion with the One who created you, and the One who redeemed you. This food is to nourish the soul. MATTHEW 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. MAYBE YOU JUST WANT TO PRAY TODAY YOU NEED AN ENCOUTNER WITH HIM A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH HIM- YOU COULD ASK SOMEONE TO COME AND PRAY - OR WE HAVE A FEW PEOPLE WHO WILL PRAY WITH YOU/FOR YOU
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On a hot summer evening in 1982, Kelly Bergh Dove went to work at the Imperial gas station in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and then disappeared in the middle of the night. Her family are still waiting for her abductor to be caught and brought to justice. Kelly Bergh Dove was 20 years old when she went missing on June 18th, 1982. She was 5-feet-one inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. She weighed between 100 and 120 pounds. She had a partial dental plate that replaced her two front teeth, a scar on the back of her head, another along her hairline, and another on her right wrist. She wore contact lenses and glasses. At the time of her disappearance, Kelly was wearing a light-colored pinstriped sweater on top, and tan or cream-colored slacks. She also wore a Turner Ashby High School ring with the initials KJB inscribed on the inside of the ring. If you or someone you know have information about Kelly's case, contact Detective Brooke Wetherell at 540-432-7788. You can also email at: Leslie.Wetherell@harrisonburgva.gov Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 540-574-5050. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55kyDPfEhaYMsEuTjChWE4?si=1cad07cc206c4d9c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices